Master of Business Administration
International Business
Course Descriptions
MBAP 520 - Essentials of Business Development I & II
(6 credits)
Using a comprehensive case analysis studying a startup medical supply company as a framework, this course introduces students to basic concepts and principles of macro and micro economics, business uses of accounting principles for financial statement preparation and management information, key components of business finance, financial statement analysis, capital budgeting fundamentals, asset management techniques, the basics of cash management, statistical modeling, probability theory, estimation and regression, principles of marketing, analysis of markets and pricing and distribution decisions.
MBAC 600 - The Economics of Management(3 credits)
Applies qualitative and quantitative microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics to business and the federal government operations from the perspective of the manager including the importance of regionalism and the global economy.
MBAC 601 - The Ethical & Legal Environment of Business(3 credits)
Examines the social and governmental structure within which business operates. Focuses on effective and ethical strategies for addressing issues of public concern, including labor and employment law, administrative agency procedures, public issues management, product liability, and social contract, agency, stakeholder models of corporate responsibility.
MBAM 611 - Strategy Formulationy(3 credits)
Defines and describes strategy and its formulation within business contexts and situations. Examines combining theory with a practical viewpoint using Porters strategy model. Emphasizes ethics and social responsibility.
MBAM 615 - Managing Change(3 credits)
Focuses on business and industrial change and control management. Explores change in industry standards through technology innovations, markets and opportunities, corporate skill portfolios, and products and services. Identifies methods available to plan, initiate and direct change for facilitating positive benefits for future forecasts. Emphasizes methods for dealing with rapid and unplanned change.
MBAI 604 International Marketing(3 credits)
Examines the impact of conditions unique to international business on the marketing of goods and services. Includes government policies and regulations; cultural differences in advertising, consumer preferences and buying patterns; distribution and pricing differences; exchange rates and other financial concerns.
MBAI 605 International Financial Management(3 credits)
Introduces financial management issues confronting multinational firms. Includes foreign exchange risk management, positioning of funds and cash management, and capital budgeting in the international setting.
MBAI 606 International Negotiation(3 credits)
Focuses on the development of skills in negotiation and conflict resolution. Utilizes simulated negotiations for Business to Government, Business to Business, and Business to Vendor settings in the context of a multi-cultural environment.
MBAI 612E-W Focus in Area Studies(3 credits)
Examines in detail the varying economic, cultural, social, political, religious and environmental relationships in selected regions of the world. Regions covered may include the Middle East, Europe, the Far East, Africa or Latin America. Covers these areas on a rotating basis.
MBAI 613E-W Seminar in International Business(3 credits)
Provides seminars in selected current topics affecting international business. Focuses on business and industrial change and control management.
MBAI 616 International Operations(3 credits)
Explores permutations in operations present when a company begins to utilize the full capacity of the globalizing economy, operational parameters of international business, resource planning and utilization, technology, production, marketing, finance and staffing.
MBAI 617 Global Mangement(3 credits)
Explores management and leadership issues associated with contract manufacturing agreements, joint ventures, and strategic alliances in a global environment. Considers the communication and performance skills necessary for managers responsible for associates located at considerable distances.
MBAC 695 - Strategies in a Global Environment(3 credits)
Examines the influence of strategies, international economics, politics, business and finance in the transnational firm. Students participate in a team simulation managing a transnational corporation demonstrating the business results across product lines, services and continents.